AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Croatia has already ended Neymar’s World Cup dream. Now it hopes to do the identical to Lionel Messi. Croatia, runner-up in 2018, is the following impediment for Argentina to beat on Tuesday within the semifinals as Messi goals to win the one main trophy that has eluded him. However Croatia, which misplaced to France within the ultimate in Russia, is by itself mission to go one step additional this time round. “I don’t assume we have to worry anyone. We have to have a look at ourselves to play our greatest recreation,” Croatia defender Josip Juranovic stated Sunday. “I’d say the key of our success is our togetherness, our unity. The truth that we act and play as a household.”Neymar was left in tears after Croatia beat Brazil 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw via additional time of their quarterfinal match. Messi has been in impressed type throughout Argentina’s run to the semifinals, scoring 4 targets in 5 video games. His help for Nahuel Molina towards the Netherlands within the quarterfinals was a second of magic from the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner.Messi seems to have taken it on himself to guide his nation to its third World Cup triumph and a primary since 1986. Argentina final reached the ultimate in 2014 — dropping 1-0 to Germany on the Maracana Stadium in Brazil. That was as shut as Messi has come to lifting soccer’s greatest trophy and he is only one recreation away from having one other shot at it.Croatia seems calm for now forward of the sport at Lusail Stadium.“We don’t have a particular plan, at the very least not but, for stopping Lionel Messi,” Croatia striker Bruno Petkovic stated. “Normally we don’t think about simply stopping one participant however the entire crew. “The best way we method that’s we have to cease them as a crew. Not by man marking or some type of related techniques. Argentina isn’t solely Messi.” Considered one of Croatia’s primary strengths is a midfield led by Actual Madrid star Luka Modric. Croatia coach Zlatko Dalić described it as one of the best midfield on the earth after beating Brazil, including that it “paralyzed” Neymar and Brazil. “I believe Mateo (Kovacic), Luka (Modric) and Marcelo (Brozovic) are one of the best Croatian midfield in historical past,” Juranovic added. “While you cross them the ball it’s safer than having your cash within the financial institution. The whole lot will get actual straightforward if you play with them.” ___James Robson is at https://twitter.com/jamesalanrobson___
After Neymar, Croatia goals to finish Messi’s World Cup dream
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